Financial Services Regulatory Associate – Fintech & Payments (3+ PQE)

A top-tier law firm with a market-leading Financial Services Regulatory practice is seeking to hire a Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer (3+ PQE) as part of the continued growth of its high-performing London team.

You will join a specialist platform known for:

• Advising on complex regulatory frameworks impacting UK and international financial institutions, fintechs, and payment providers
• Supporting major corporate and strategic transactions with integrated regulatory advice
• Delivering cutting-edge guidance on payments and e-money regulation (including PSD2, safeguarding and open banking)
• Advising on Consumer Duty, governance and conduct regimes, and new product launches
• Acting for an impressive client base ranging from global banks and asset managers to high-growth fintech companies
• Operating at the forefront of innovation in retail financial services, payments, and digital markets

This is a high-profile practice helping clients navigate a fast-evolving financial regulatory landscape, combining technical excellence with commercial pragmatism.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of sophisticated regulatory matters, including:

• FCA regulation and authorisation projects for new market entrants and fintechs
• Payments and e-money compliance, including PSD2 implementation and safeguarding requirements
• Consumer finance and retail regulation, including Consumer Duty and financial promotions
• Designing and implementing governance and compliance frameworks for regulated firms
• Advising on regulatory risk in M&A and strategic transactions
• Working on cross-border matters with colleagues across Europe, US, and APAC

You will work closely with the firm’s senior partners and take on early client responsibility, gaining exposure to cutting-edge work in an innovative sector.

About You

The team is seeking outstanding candidates who:

• Are UK-qualified (or equivalent) with 3+ PQE in financial services regulatory law
• Have experience advising on the FCA Handbook and regulatory compliance
• Bring exposure to payments, fintech, e-money or consumer finance (highly desirable)
• Demonstrate strong technical ability combined with commercial judgement
• Thrive working within a collaborative, international platform on high-profile matters

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a globally integrated practice offering:

• Direct access to a group of market-leading partners at the forefront of financial regulation
• A truly diverse mix of advisory and transactional regulatory work
• The chance to work with innovative fintech and payments clients as well as major financial institutions
• Excellent career progression, training and mentoring within an elite global platform
• A high-performance, inclusive team culture offering exceptional exposure from day one

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root:

📧 [email protected]

💬 Or send a direct message on LinkedIn